

Monsieur Verdoux
1947-08-27 · 124 min · ★ 7.7
The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off. To make money for his wife and child, he marries wealthy widows and then murders them. His crime spree eventually works against him when two particular widows break his normal routine.
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- Directors
- Charlie Chaplin
- Production companies
- Charles Chaplin Productions, United Artists
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 2,000,000
Top Cast
Charlie ChaplinHenri Verdoux
Mady CorrellMona Verdoux
Allison RoddanPeter Verdoux
Robert LewisMaurice Bottello
Audrey BetzMartha Bottello
Martha RayeAnnabella Bonheur
Ada MayAnnette, Annabella's maid
Isobel ElsomMarie Grosnay
Marjorie BennettMarie's Maid
Helene HeighYvonne La Salle, Marie's friend
Marilyn NashThe Girl
Irving BaconPierre Couvais
Virginia BrissacCarlotta Couvais
Almira SessionsLena Couvais
Bernard NedellPrefect of Police
Charles EvansDetective Morrow
William FrawleyJean La SalleTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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